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Childhood Trauma: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

Childhood Trauma: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

Written by: Bella
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Adults processing childhood trauma who need structured understanding complementary to CPTSD recovery work. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Topics include: Childhood trauma impact — ACEs, triggers, and trauma-informed healing approaches.© 2026 Let's Work This Sh*t Out Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Childhood Trauma: Daily coping strategies you can…

    Childhood Trauma: Daily coping strategies you can…
    Jul 4 2026
    In this episode, we explore four daily coping strategies designed to interrupt childhood trauma patterns during ordinary routines. Rather than adding overwhelming new habits, these tools fit into moments you already have—like errands, commutes, or bedtime—helping you respond to triggers with intention instead of exhaustion. From spotting early signs of activation to using discreet resets that protect your energy, the focus stays on small, repeatable actions that build momentum without requiring extra time.

    Key takeaways:
    - Catch the start of a trigger before it escalates into a full reaction
    - Use a quick, subtle breathing technique to steady yourself in public
    - Set one small boundary that safeguards your energy for the rest of the day
    - Do a brief evening check-in to reduce carry-over tension the next morning

    These steps work because they create space between old wounds and new stress, allowing you to adjust as needed. Whether your triggers appear during errands or familiar tasks, you'll leave with concrete ways to step out of repeating loops.

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at childhood-trauma@senseofthisshit.com.
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    34 mins
  • Childhood Trauma 101: ACEs, Triggers, and Healing Without Reliving Everything

    Childhood Trauma 101: ACEs, Triggers, and Healing Without Reliving Everything
    Jul 3 2026
    In this episode of Childhood Trauma: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we break down how childhood adversity shows up in everyday reactions through ACE scores, repeating trigger patterns, and trauma-informed tools that prioritize present-day stability over digging up the past. We explore the original ACE framework from Felitti’s 1998 study, covering ten categories like abuse, neglect, and household challenges, and how those early adaptations create fast, intense responses in relationships, work, or quiet moments. Rather than forcing memory work, the focus stays on practical recognition and small shifts you can test immediately.

    Key takeaways include:
    - How ACE numbers track survival responses instead of defining character flaws
    - Simple ways to map one trigger pattern over several days without needing the full story
    - Body-based resets like paced breathing to lower intensity when patterns activate
    - The value of outside perspective from a trusted person to spot timing connections

    This conversation offers language and structure for steady progress at your own pace.

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    36 mins
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